"The launch of this review is very welcome. It's also very timely because it feels like a natural next step, building on the interest and activity generated by the Community Empowerment Act."

"This is a fantastic opportunity for communities all across Scotland to shape how the decisions which affect them the most are made. We look forward to working with COSLA and Scottish Government to make sure that these discussions are genuinely led by local people in their communities."

You can get in touch with the Local Governance Review team at: LGR@gov.scot.